74-University and higher education teachers

Job Title: 

University and higher education teachers

Job Description: 

Teach tertiary students in one or more subject areas and conduct research projects.

Summary: 

University and higher education teachers prepare and deliver lectures and conduct tutorials in one or more subjects within a prescribed course of study at a university or other higher educational institution. They conduct research, and prepare scholarly papers and books.

Tasks: 

Job activities and tasks include:

  • designing and modifying curricula and preparing courses of study in accordance with requirements
  • preparing and delivering lectures and conducting tutorials, seminars and laboratory experiments
  • stimulating discussion and independent thought among students
  • supervising, where appropriate, experimental and practical work undertaken by students
  • administering, evaluating and marking examination papers and tests
  • directing research of post-graduate students or other members of department
  • researching into and developing concepts, theories and operational methods for application in industrial and other fields
  • preparing scholarly books, papers or articles
  • participating in departmental and faculty meetings and in conferences and seminars
Knowledge: 

Higher specialized knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in field of work, discipline and/or professional practice

  • Advanced knowledge of analyzing, planning, managing and establishing ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Higher knowledge of research principles and methods
  • Higher knowledge of high level governance of systems, processes and procedures including legislative, regulatory, standards, codes and conventions
  • Broad knowledge of recent developments in the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in management, economics, finance, statistics and fiscal disciplines related to the field of work and/or professional practice
  • Broad knowledge of political, government, legislative and regulatory systems related to the field of work
  • Broad knowledge of laws, regulations, standards codes and conventions of the UAE and specific Emirates related to the field of work, discipline and/or professional practice and more general subjects including OHSE and cultural understanding and awareness
  • Broad knowledge of principles, concepts and techniques in sensitively managing complex ethical issues
  • Leverage information technology, management information systems, management techniques and tools for optimal field of work performance and/or professional practice
  • Skills in research, analysis, consultation and synthesis of information to evaluate ideas, policies, strategies, projections and/or conditions and produce recommendations and/ or relevant options
  • Manage higher level relationships and organize related activities of respective stakeholders
  • Higher skills and experience in broad based policy analysis, formulation and research, plus planning in sensitive and confidential environment
  • Develop concepts and convey strategic suggestions from the spectrum of development experience
  • Broad level negotiation cultural sensitivity and diplomatic skills
  • Use of information, tools, resources to support broad-level and complex work achievement
  • Work sensitively and effectively in a multi-cultural environment
  • Work with others to develop creative solutions to complex predictable and new contexts problems
  • Communicate with effect, and a proven record of developing and maintaining active partnerships across an organization and with diverse external clients and other key stakeholders
  • Highly developed higher oral and written communication, interpersonal and representational skills, and a proven ability to use these skills to prepare and present clear, concise, high quality advice
  • Highly developed leadership and effective management skills, with capacity to implement and sustain improvements within a team environment, as well as the ability to work flexibly and cooperatively as a member of a team
  • Personal drive and integrity, the ability to self-manage and the capacity to identify and effectively control risks associated with change, as well observe ethical standards related to complex ethical issues
  • Achieving results within tight timelines, and capacity to set and implement new policy directions
  • Highly developed broad organizational skills, including the ability to organize priorities and meet tight deadlines
    • Work Context: 

    University lecturers may be employed on a full-time, part-time, contractual or casual basis. With further training and experience, a university lecturer may be promoted to a position of educational leadership, such as dean of a faculty, or a head of school or college principal.

    Education: 

    Bachelor degree in specific field of work/discipline, higher qualification or equivalent and in some instances may require a post graduate qualifications in education and speciality subject area.

    Required Work Experience: 

    5 - 7 years and above

    Probable Employers: 

    UAE University, University of Sharjah, Zayed University, Abu Dhabi University, American University in Dubai (AUD)

    Occupational Size: 
    More than 5,000 and less than 30,000
    Expected Earnings: 

    Higher than the industry average

    Projected Growth: 
    Excellent
    Alternate Titles: 

    Examples of job titles:
    Higher education lecturer - Professor - University lecturer - University tutor
    Examples of some related occupations:
    College principal - Dean of faculty - Information technology educator - University and higher education teachers - Policy analyst - Technical and further education lecturer - Vocational education and training (VET) teacher - University chancellor - Dean - Higher education faculty head - Associate professor - Faculty member

    UAE Industry Groups: 
    Government, public administration and education services
    International Careers(ISCO): 
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    Source Of Info: 
    Occupations and Careers Handbook for UAE Nationals(Copyright NQA ). Referenced from New York University, Abu Dhabhi